Happy New Year! This is PMB’s guide to top area events in January.
Pete the Cat at the Byham Theater: January 8-15
Based on Kimberly and James Dean popular children’s book series, Pete the Cat takes the stage in a new musical adventure about a friendship between Pete the Cate and Jimmy Biddle. Groovy!
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week: January 9-15
Do your kids love trying new foods? Or, need a date night idea? Indulge in the area’s best culinary spots for half the price during Pittsburgh’s Winter Restaurant Week. Bon Appetit!
Sesame Street LIVE – Make a New Friend at the Benedum Theater: January 13-15
Take a journey with Elmo, Grover, Abby and friends as they welcome a newcomer from India. Watch friendships grow while singing, dancing…and sharing cookies. Everyone is welcome at Sesame Street!
Mascot Skate at Schenley Park: January 14
Make a fun family memory and skate with favorite Pittsburgh area mascots at the Schenley’s Ice Skate Rink. Toe Pick!
Annual East Liberty Celebrates MLK Day at Kelly Strayhorn Theater: January 16
Be inspired as performers and neighborhood organizations come together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event includes children’s activities and entertainment with the theme Together, We Build Community.
Family Fun Day at the Pittsburgh Glass Center: January 16
Have MLK day off? Check out free glassblowing demonstrations and hand-on fun from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m at Pittsburgh Glass Center.
Duquesne Light Conservation Day at the Carnegie Science Center: January 16
All general admission, parking and an Omnimax film are FREE! Event is sponsored by Duquesne Light.
Amazing Butterfly Exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Starting January 21
Experience a maze-like exhibit and climb through pupa pods, crawl in monarch tunnels, and zip line past caterpillars. Have fun with interactive activities and learn more about butterflies and their environment.
SnowFest at Boyce Park: January 28-29
Get discounted lift tickets, snowshoe with park rangers, play indoor and outdoor family games, dance with DJ music, and join the Cardboard Box Snowtubing Derby competition. Hit the slopes for a weekend of fun!
We hope this guide gives you a few ideas to keep your family busy in January. Visit the Pittsburgh Moms Blog Community Calendar for events happening every day.
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